A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1661980 Details
Epoch: 76 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1662317 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 1661902 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1024 time: 2018-10-13 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5bf647c54f4422145cd9f506f8e8ccceab63d685bacf096f09d2fee4ac3b1ffeBlock Operator
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